The youngest person ever to win a beautiful mansion in a multi-million-pound prize draw is selling up.

Lauren Keene, 24, was living in a two-bed flat near Gloucester with her father when she discovered she had won the on the Wirral Peninsula, along with £250,000 last December.

Initially, full-time nanny Lauren had announced she would be moving with her partner, software engineer Ryan Mitchell, to the six-bedroom property which boasts panoramic views, a wraparound terrace, and even an outdoor heated pool.

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But just six months later Lauren has said she is selling up for £500k less than the valuation due to the expensive upkeep and the hassle of being almost 200 miles away from her former life in Gloucester.

Described in its listing as “striking” and “something truly special”, the mansion sits in a stunning elevated location on the edge of the rocky sandstone outcrop overlooking the Irish Sea.

But Lauren’s dad, Daniel, 46, said that although the house was beautiful, his daughter felt that there was no place like home. He explained that the couple are now using their savings and some of the Omaze cash prize to put down roots closer to family and work.

The pair are swapping the glitzy pad for a semi-detached property in their hometown of Gloucester. He said that his daughter is still living with him but she is due to move out any day.

“Every week she tells me she’s moving out, and every week she’s still here,” he laughed. “But what’s important is that she’s happy and doing what’s right for her. And in both cases, she is.”

Daniel, who works as a kitchen and bathroom fitter, added: “I’m sure when they do move in, I’ll be asked to fit the new bathroom and kitchen. And it’ll be a pleasure.”

He said the running costs of the mansion meant it was impractical to keep it on the couple’s current income. “It is a lovely house, but the associated costs are significant,” he told the .

“For example, although the pool is heated, it’s outdoors and not thermally protected, so the heat escapes very quickly. Keeping it warm in the winter would cost a fortune. They’ve turned it off for now, but we braved it during our visit—and I can tell you that water is very cold.”

Though Lauren is selling the house, the £250,000 cash prize and the proceeds from the eventual sale will ensure financial security and a strong start to homeownership for the young couple.

Speaking about her massive win at the time, Lauren said: “Winning this house has transformed our lives forever. Whatever we decide to do long-term, we’re made for life now.”

Winners are not required to keep properties won in Omaze draws and are free to rent them out, sell them or live in them. Many winners opt to cash in rather than maintain the often massive homes, like Lauren has.

Of the 14 previous Omaze UK house draw winners, only three have decided to stay in their prize properties long-term. Several others have reported facing similar challenges, including costly maintenance and distance from loved ones.